Dr. Mahesh Uparkar
Senior Consultant – Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon
Hiranandani Fortis Hospital, Vashi, Mumbai
20+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- MBBS
- MS (Ophthalmology)
- Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina (Sankara Nethralaya)
- MRCOphtH (London)
- ICO (UK)
Overview:
Dr. Mahesh Uparkar is a distinguished ophthalmologist and vitreo-retinal surgeon with more than two decades of expertise in eye care. He completed his MBBS from Seth G. S. Medical College, Mumbai, followed by MS in Ophthalmology from KEM Hospital. He further specialized in Vitreo-Retinal Surgery from the esteemed Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, and holds prestigious international credentials including MRCOphtH from London and ICO certification from the UK.
Dr. Uparkar is proficient in treating a broad range of retinal disorders such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and macular diseases. He is also an expert in pediatric retinal surgeries and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), along with procedures like LASIK, keratoconus management, and cataract surgery. His multilingual abilities (English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Bengali) help him connect deeply with patients from diverse backgrounds.
Throughout his career, he has been honored with several accolades, including the LH Hiranandani Gold Medal for Eye & ENT during MBBS, the GT Mazumdar Prize during his MS, and the Swarnalatha Punshi Prize for Best Research Fellowship. An avid academician, he has authored over 40 peer-reviewed articles published in renowned journals like Retina and the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, significantly contributing to research in retinitis pigmentosa, Coats’ disease, and ROP.
Dr. Uparkar currently consults at both Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, and Apollo Hospitals, CBD Belapur.
Conditions Treated
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
- Cataract
- Keratoconus
- Myopia and Hyperopia
- Coats’ Disease
- Retinitis Pigmentosa
Procedures Performed
- Vitreo-Retinal Surgery
- Pediatric Retinal Surgery
- LASIK & Refractive Surgery
- Cataract Surgery
- Keratoplasty
- Intravitreal Injections
- Retinal Laser Treatments
- Management of Keratoconus
- Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA)
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FAQs
Dr. Uparkar specializes in vitreo-retinal surgery, diabetic eye diseases, pediatric retina, and LASIK, with deep expertise in managing complex retinal conditions and corneal surgeries.
He has over 20 years of experience in ophthalmology and advanced retinal care.
You can book an appointment directly through Fortis Hospital. Alternatively, for medical travel assistance, international patients can connect with HOSPIDIO at [email protected] or Call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337 to schedule a consultation seamlessly.
Yes, he has extensive experience in treating Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) and other pediatric retinal disorders.
Absolutely. He is well-versed in LASIK and other advanced refractive procedures for vision correction.